Few faced as many defeats in his personal business and public life as he did. His continued perseverance in the face of these trials -- never giving up -- is something all of us Americans should be inspired by, especially when going through a valley in life.

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I also know that every person faces adversity in life. Abraham Lincoln held this seat in Congress in one term. But few faced as many defeats in his personal, business and public life as he did.

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It's great to be in a room full of young people...The average age of the Senate, I think, is death.

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I know that God has a plan for my life.

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Taylor Swift said haters are going to hate.

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I leave here with sadness and humility, i know that God has a plan for my life.

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For those whom I've let down I will work tirelessly to make it up to you.

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I guess there's worse things they could be saying about you.

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The constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself.

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I've never been an old crusty white guy, i'm different. You know, I came to Congress at 27.

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I think there's obviously some modest intrigue because, you know, most members offices are cream walls.

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I think a receptionist just said that to the guy from the Post and he sort of ran with it. I designed the space and Downton Abbey didn't have anything to do with it, however it's a great show!

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When I campaign with seniors, it's always, 'Are you a Democrat or Republican?' But when I campaign on college campuses, they ask me where I stand on specific issues. I think Millennials are much less interested in conventional labels. One thing that's universal among Millennials is a distinct frustration with Washington, D.C.

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If people don't know who you are, they're not going to listen to your message. And not everybody pays attention to politicians by watching Fox News and CNN.

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I believe the House of Representatives is exactly the place where immigration reform should take place. Our entire House is elected every two years. We're the people closest to the people.

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When 'Men's Health' reached out and said, 'Will you be on the 'Today Show' and do a fitness challenge?' I said, 'OK. I'm not showing them anything they don't already know.' But I'm going to take what some would argue is a negative or not substantive and turn it into a substantive thing to hopefully do some good for people.

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I think Michelle Obama is on the right track with her Let's Move campaign to bring down childhood obesity. She and I come from the same state, Illinois, which is number four in the nation for obese children. One out of five Illinois children are considered obese. Not overweight, obese. And two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese.

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Each year I host a leadership summit in my district, and my biggest advice to young people is get experience. Get your foot in the door.

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I've had Republicans come to me and say, 'Tell me how I should talk to young people!' as if it's some foreign language or something.

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I used to be able to eat and drink whatever I wanted. But now, when I'm in a suit and tie all the time, sitting and being driven, you can just feel your body.

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I take four planes a week, honestly. You know, I am for intelligence screening.

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